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Wordless Wednesday – How Do You Play?

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Real Estate Agent with Dirt Road Real Estate SA676002000

Playing is part of human beings along with God’s numerous other creatures. After reading this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, I was captured in deep thought.

It is a happy talent to know how to play.

From my experience, as an executive leadership consultant and sales coach, I know that well over 95% of those I worked with did not know their best talents.  Instead, these same individuals recognized with the same percentage their not so good talents.

No wonder these individuals were unhappy (not satisfied) with their professional and personal outcomes.

Winning teams (think real estate brokerages) know how to play and consequently often win because the players (think real estate agents)  know their talents and are happy with their talents.  Of course, we may not always see their happiness.

The questions to be asked are:

“What happy talents do you have?”

“Does your happy talent know how to play?”

“When was the last time happy talent played?”

“How can you increase your happy talents?”

Leanne M Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile Because Life Begins Where the Pavement Ends.

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Leanne M. Smith, MS, GRI, rCRMS

2018 KGVAR Rookie Realtor of the Year-55+
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Leanne - "play" is a part of everyday living, speech and interpretation.  It 
"plays" an active role.  Thankfully.  

Mar 05, 2025 06:19 AM
Leanne Smith

Yes I agree play is part of everyday living and does play an active role in the successes individuals achieve.

Mar 05, 2025 02:08 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am keenly in touch with my happy talents and talents in general (happy or not). I know how to play, and I also know when it is time not to play.  

Happy Wednesday, Leanne Smith 

Mar 05, 2025 06:56 AM
Leanne Smith

Happy Wednesday back at you Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist and I am not surprised you are "keenly in touch with" you "happy talents" along with knowing how and when to play. Thank you.

Mar 05, 2025 02:09 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Leanne,
I think one of my happy talents is that I can pretty much figure out how to make just about anything fun... or, at the very least, interesting.

Mar 05, 2025 07:59 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Yes you do indeed Carol Williams !

Mar 05, 2025 11:13 AM
Leanne Smith

I agree with Anna "Banana" Kruchten 

Mar 05, 2025 01:58 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Fun is my middle name but don't let that fool you - that fun comes along with a lot of knowledge and expertise and my clients knew that.  And they like to enjoy the process!

Mar 05, 2025 11:13 AM
Leanne Smith

Yes fun indeed is your middle name. And that makes many clients happy and builds trust as well.

Mar 05, 2025 01:57 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good post today Leanne Smith ,

I love the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. In real estate I feel part of knowing how to p;ay is also playing in your own lane. I like to stay in own lane and play well in it! LOL!

Mar 05, 2025 07:38 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Leanne.... now that is one problem I've never had -- knowing my strengths and playing to them. 

Mar 06, 2025 04:38 AM